This file contains six topics related to the modern Olympic Games: <br />
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› The revival of the Games by Pierre de Coubertin in 1986<br />
› The characteristics of the modern Olympic Games<br />
› The Olympic sports (criteria, programme)<br />
› The athlete at the Games<br />
› The victory (medals, podium)<br />
› The Games and their era<br />
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At the end of the file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/the-modern-olympic-games
This educational kit contains information on PyeongChang 2018, the 23rd Olympic Winter Games and their host country, South Korea. It suggests a number of classroom activities for pupils aged between 6 and 15.<br />
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Thirty years after hosting the Summer Games in its capital city, Seoul, the Republic of Korea will welcome the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2018 to the city of PyeongChang. <br />
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Hosting this global event places South Korea in the media spotlight, and brings it to the attention of the public worldwide. As host of an event with universal resonance and international scope, Korea is drawing upon its rich culture to present itself to the world. <br />
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The “Experiencing & discovering the Olympic Games: Special PyeongChang 2018” kit includes:<br />
• Essential information about the 23rd Olympic Winter Games;<br />
• An introduction to Korean culture as it affects the Games; <br />
• Classroom activities for pupils aged 6 to 11 and 12 to 15.<br />
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The purpose of this kit is to show how the Olympic values and the culture of the host country have been incorporated into the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The themes are designed to link with educational curricula in a variety of ways, and awaken students’ curiosity, while familiarising them with the Olympic Games.<br />
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Enjoy learning about PyeongChang 2018!
This file contains five topics related to the ancient Olympic Games: <br />
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› Origins, context, overview of Olympia<br />
› The athletes<br />
› The sports on the programme<br />
› The winners’ rewards<br />
› The end of the Games<br />
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At the end of the file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/the-olympic-games-in-antiquity
This file contains five topics related to the Olympic Flame and the Torch Relay:<br />
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› Origins and history<br />
› Lighting the flame in Olympia<br />
› The Olympic torch relays<br />
› The torch bearers<br />
› The torches (technology and design)<br />
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At the end of the file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/the-olympic-flame-and-the-torch-relay
The kit covers five themes, containing simple and practical information on the Summer and Winter Olympic Games - their history, their ancient origins and their meaning:<br />
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– Olympism and the Olympic Movement<br />
– the Olympic flame and the torch relay<br />
– the Olympic Games in Antiquity<br />
– the Modern Olympic Games<br />
– Olympic posters<br />
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At the end of each file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/information-kit-on-the-olympic-games
A 32 pages booklet with colourful illustrations to get familiar with the Olympic Movement and the Games from the greek origins to the modern times.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/how-well-do-you-know-the-olympic-games
This file contains three topics related to Olympic Games Posters:<br />
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› Announcing the Games<br />
› The distribution of Olympic posters<br />
› Reading an Olympic poster<br />
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At the end of the file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/olympic-posters
This file contains four topics related to Olympism and the Olympic Movement:<br />
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› Olympism: a philosophy of life, values, the Olympic symbol<br />
› The Olympic Movement: how does it work?<br />
› Activities beyond the Games<br />
› Historical milestones<br />
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At the end of the file, there are examples of activities that can be undertaken in class with the pupils, as well as bibliographical references.<br />
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https://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/schools/teaching-resources/support-de-cours/olympism-and-the-olympic-movement